As the era continues to evolve, it is becoming increasingly important to prioritize student well-being at every level of the environment in which they are located. Acknowledging and fostering gratitude can play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall mental health and satisfaction of students. This research tackles the underexplored link between student environments and gratitude, illuminating new perspectives that can profoundly influence current conversations on educational progress and student well-being. The research methodology encompasses a quantitative descriptive approach to explore the environmental factors contributing to the cultivation of gratitude among students in Indonesia, supplemented by grounded in a comprehensive literature review of research on environmental factors that promote student well-being and cultivate the development of gratitude. An online survey was conducted with the participation of 530 students at the university. The results of the instrument's processing revealed a compelling trend: students actively engaged in organizations and social activities consistently scored within the highest two categories of gratitude expression. Notably, participants with limited access to self-development platforms fell within the middle range, suggesting a positive, albeit less pronounced, relationship between gratitude and social involvement. Drawing from the conclusions of this study, it is recommended to consider these insights when designing guidance and counseling interventions to cultivate gratitude in university students.

Authors:
Mutmainnah Mutmainnah, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Syamsu Yusuf, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Anne Hafina Adiwinata, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Ipah Saripah, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia

About the Presenter(s)
Mutmainnah has been a seasoned lecturer at Muhammadiyah Enrekang University since 2016 and is currently pursuing her doctoral studies in guidance and counseling at the Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI).

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